Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll board an early Eurostar from London St Pancras and head to Amsterdam. The journey takes you to what many call the Venice of the North, a Dutch capital known for its local craft beers, unconventional food scene, and a bike culture that's pretty much unmatched. There are more bicycles than people here, so you'll want to get comfortable on two wheels right away since that's how locals get around.
Optional Activities
- Visit Dam Square
- Explore local restaurants and cafes
- Sample local craft beers
- Visit world-class museums
- Rent a bicycle and explore the city
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square - Day 2
Amsterdam
You'll spend your full day hitting Amsterdam's main attractions. Start early at the Anne Frank Museum and grab tickets online beforehand since it sells out quickly. From there, pick up some of the city's famous pancakes nearby, then move through other highlights like the Heineken Experience, Rijksmuseum, and the A'DAM lookout. By evening, head to Leidseplein where the best nightlife happens.
Optional Activities
- Visit Anne Frank Museum
- Eat traditional Amsterdam pancakes
- Heineken Experience tour
- Rijksmuseum visit
- A'DAM lookout visit
- Explore Leidseplein nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Anne Frank House Heineken Experience Rijksmuseum A'DAM lookout Leidseplein - Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
You'll travel to Berlin, a city that often gets compared to New York for its cultural energy and pace. Berliners have a reputation for knowing how to enjoy themselves, and the city reflects that with its museum scene, beer culture, and layers of history visible everywhere you walk. There's something historical around every corner here.
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin's museums
- Sample local beer
- Discover Berlin's history
- Day 4
Berlin
You'll explore Berlin's historical sites using your app city guide. The city's past is complex, moving through revolution, Nazi occupation, bombing, division, and reunification. Two main stops stand out: the Jewish Memorial, which is a moving tribute, and the East Side Gallery, where you'll find the world's largest open-air art gallery with murals covering a remaining section of the Berlin Wall.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Jewish Memorial
- Explore the East Side Gallery
- Self-guided historical tour using city guide app
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Memorial East Side Gallery - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
You'll travel to Prague, often called the City of a Thousand Spires and one of Europe's most affordable and beautiful capitals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers architectural treasures with narrow streets that open onto fantastic squares filled with medieval-looking buildings. Your exploration begins in the Old Town, which has been the city's main marketplace for over a thousand years.
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Square
- Wander medieval streets and squares
- Discover historical buildings and architecture
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square - Day 6
Prague
You'll walk across the iconic Charles Bridge, one of Prague's most visited spots. Head there early morning or late evening to avoid the crowds. You'll also see the John Lennon Wall, which has been covered in graffiti and Beatles lyrics since the 1980s alongside designs supporting local and global causes. Your app has discounted sightseeing tour options to explore further.
Optional Activities
- Walk Charles Bridge
- Visit John Lennon Wall
- Discounted sightseeing tours via app
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge John Lennon Wall - Day 7
Prague to Krakow
You'll travel to Krakow and walk through the beautiful Old Town where everything you want to see is within walking distance. The cobbled streets have hidden alleyways and medieval castle walls to discover. While Auschwitz-Birkenau is the major historical site many come for, there's plenty of city exploration to do on this day.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Old Town
- Explore cobbled streets and alleyways
- Visit scenic parks and medieval castle walls
Landmarks/POIs Krakow Old Town - Day 8
Krakow
You'll dedicate your entire day to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, one of Europe's most significant historical sites. This is a full-day commitment, so you'll keep other activities minimal. In the evening, head to Tytano, an old tobacco factory that's been converted into restaurants and bars just a few miles from the city center, where you can unwind and eat.
Optional Activities
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
- Dine and explore Tytano complex
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Tytano - Day 9
Krakow
You'll explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Krakow and one of the world's oldest operating salt mines from the 13th century. You'll walk through hundreds of kilometers of passages featuring tunnels, chambers, and chapels carved from salt. Highlights include the Cathedral of St. Kinga with salt chandeliers, sculptures, an underground lake, and historic mining equipment showing medieval techniques.
Optional Activities
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Explore salt-carved chambers and chapels
- See Cathedral of St. Kinga
- View underground lake and sculptures
Landmarks/POIs Wieliczka Salt Mine Cathedral of St. Kinga - Day 10
Krakow to Budapest
You'll travel to Budapest, nicknamed the City of Spas for its numerous baths with healing properties and the beautiful architecture surrounding them. As you walk through city streets, you'll notice diverse architectural styles with Art Nouveau being particularly famous here. The food scene is excellent too, with restaurants and cafes serving local dishes like goulash.
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths
- Explore Art Nouveau architecture
- Dine at local restaurants serving goulash and local cuisine
- Day 11
Budapest
You'll visit the Széchenyi Thermal Bath where you can get discounted tickets through your app. Later, you'll walk along the Danube Bank to see the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial, created to honor Jews killed by the Arrow Cross militiamen during WWII. By evening, head to Szimpla Kert ruin bar in the Jewish Quarter, where the nightlife scene started in 2001 and now defines a night out in Budapest.
Optional Activities
- Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath (discounted tickets via app)
- Explore Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial
- Experience Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Thermal Bath Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial Szimpla Kert - Day 12
Budapest
You'll check your app for any attractions you've missed over the past two days. Start at Fisherman's Bastion, built for Hungary's thousandth birthday, where you can climb ornate turrets for views and visit the city's most famous patisseries. Then visit the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building. If weather allows, consider a bike tour to hit all the top sights with discounted tickets through your app.
Optional Activities
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Climb ornate turrets for views
- Visit famous patisseries
- Tour Hungarian Parliament Building
- Bike tour of Budapest (weather permitting, discounted via app)
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana
You'll travel to Ljubljana, a hidden gem capital popular with interrailers. The city has abundant green space, beautiful bridges, and distinctive urban design elements. Your main must-see is Lake Bled, one of Europe's most beautiful places with an island church, clifftop castle, and mountain backdrop that looks almost unreal with the Alps rising in the distance.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's green spaces and architecture
- Visit Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled - Day 14
Ljubljana
You'll spend your day at Lake Bled seeing the fairy-tale medieval castle with its Romanesque tower, drawbridge, and moat perched high above a calm lake. A small island sits in the center with an iconic church. The Alps complete the backdrop. If it's hot, you'll find the rope swing for a swim and complete the experience.
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Explore the island and church
- Kayaking on Lake Bled
- Swimming at Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Bled Castle Lake Bled Island Church - Day 15
Ljubljana to Split
You'll travel to Split and explore the Old Town, which sits within a Roman palace. You'll wander cobbled narrow streets and discover hidden alleyways while admiring the architecture. Using your app, you'll check off the main landmarks: Peristyle, Diocletian's Palace, Split Cathedral, the Gregory of Nin statue, Egyptian Sphinxes, and Let Me Pass Street, reportedly the narrowest street in the world.
Optional Activities
- Explore Split Old Town
- Visit Peristyle
- Tour Diocletian's Palace
- Visit Split Cathedral
- See Gregory of Nin statue
- See Egyptian Sphinxes
- Walk 'Let me pass' Street (narrowest street in the world)
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Split Cathedral Gregory of Nin statue - Day 16
Split
You'll explore Diocletian's Palace beside Split's sparkling harbor with its palm-lined Riva promenade. This is one of the most impressive Roman ruins around and was featured in Game of Thrones. You'll try Croatian coffee, a cheap and authentic way to experience the city. Later, you might relax at water sports or enjoy the beach to soak in Split's atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Tour Diocletian's Palace
- Enjoy Croatian coffee
- Water sports and beach activities
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace - Day 17
Split
You'll spend your final Split day catching any sights or activities you missed. In the evening, you'll board an overnight ferry to Ancona and then continue to Rome, beginning the last leg of your European adventure.
Optional Activities
- Visit remaining Split attractions
- Day 18
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome, the capital of one of history's most powerful ancient empires. The monuments and buildings throughout the city are impressive, and the artworks, unhurried pace of life, and cuisine make it worth the visit. Get ready to embrace the dolce vita lifestyle where locals treat life like an endless vacation.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's monuments and buildings
- Visit art museums and galleries
- Experience local cuisine
- Day 19
Rome
You'll do a walking self-guided tour of Rome using your app. Hit the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Spanish Steps. This is your chance to experience authentic Rome, so eat all the pizza, pasta, and gelato you can while exploring these iconic locations.
Optional Activities
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Explore Pantheon
- See Piazza Navona
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Eat pizza, pasta, and gelato
Landmarks/POIs Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Spanish Steps - Day 20
Rome
You'll explore Rome's main landmarks including the Colosseum, Ancient Roman Ruins, and the Vatican. Discounted tour rates are available through your app. Use this last Rome day to dive into the city's wonderful history and understand what makes the Eternal City so significant.
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Explore Ancient Roman Ruins
- Tour Vatican (discounted via app)
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Vatican - Day 21
Rome to Florence
You'll travel to Florence, a must-see when interrailing across Europe. This compact city is packed with art and architecture masterpieces. It's also where the fashion industry began when Guccio Gucci opened his first boutique here in the 1920s. Shopping in this Tuscan capital has stayed stylish ever since.
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence's art and architecture
- Shop in historic fashion district
- Visit local boutiques and galleries
- Day 22
Florence
You'll spend your day in one of Italy's most charming cities, filled with rich history, beautiful architecture, and world-class art. Florence feels calmer than many Italian destinations and is known as the birthplace of modern fashion. You'll wander through discovering Renaissance masterpieces and visiting boutiques that defined fashion when Gucci launched here.
Optional Activities
- Explore Renaissance art and architecture
- Visit historic fashion boutiques
- Wander the city's streets and piazzas
- Day 23
Florence to Nice
You'll travel to Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera, sitting on the pebbly shores of Baie des Anges. Positioned at the foot of the Alps, it's the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. You'll walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais stretching over 2.5 miles where you'll see cyclists, skateboarders, and people from all walks of life enjoying the beaches and bars.
Optional Activities
- Walk Promenade des Anglais
- Visit beaches
- Explore bars and restaurants
- Enjoy Mediterranean culture
Landmarks/POIs Promenade des Anglais - Day 24
Nice
You'll walk around Nice's Old Town with shady alleyways, colorful facades, and typical Mediterranean shutters. Visit Cours Saleya, a famous flower market that becomes an open-air flea market on Mondays. Check your app for additional city suggestions. End the day at Azzurro enjoying Italian ice cream and getting a real taste of Nice.
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Visit Cours Saleya market
- Shop at Monday flea market
- Enjoy ice cream at Azzurro
Landmarks/POIs Cours Saleya - Day 25
Nice to Monaco
You'll take a quick day trip to Monaco on a train that takes just 20-25 minutes along the scenic French Riviera coast. You'll explore the glamorous Monte Carlo Casino, walk through the harbor lined with luxury yachts, and wander the narrow Old Town streets. Visit the Prince's Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Check out the views from Jardin Exotique or walk the Formula 1 circuit before returning to Nice.
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Carlo Casino
- Explore Monaco Harbor
- Tour Old Town
- Visit Prince's Palace
- See St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Explore Jardin Exotique
- Walk Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit
Landmarks/POIs Monte Carlo Casino Prince's Palace St. Nicholas Cathedral Jardin Exotique - Day 26
Nice to Paris
You'll travel to Paris, one of Europe's most romantic cities and one of the world's most visited. With your interrail pass, Paris is a must-visit. This beautiful and walkable city has inspired writers, artists, and filmmakers for centuries. From the Eiffel Tower to a picnic on the Champ de Mars, Paris offers something for everyone.
Optional Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Explore museums and galleries
- Picnic on Champ de Mars
- Experience Parisian culture
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars - Day 27
Paris
You'll access discounted city sightseeing tours and a complete Paris guide through your app. Spend the day visiting as many iconic landmarks as possible. Paris has strong cafe culture, making it perfect for people-watching while eating a pain au chocolat and sipping coffee, absorbing the city's essence and rhythm.
Optional Activities
- Discounted city sightseeing tours
- Café culture and people-watching
- Visit iconic landmarks
- Day 28
Paris
You'll check off any landmarks you missed the previous day. For a relaxing perspective, take a Seine River Cruise with discounted tickets through your app. If you're a Disney fan, consider a 1-Day Pass to Disneyland Paris. For your last evening, grab a spot on the Champ de Mars to watch the Eiffel Tower light show with locals and other travelers.
Optional Activities
- Seine River Cruise (discounted via app)
- Disneyland Paris 1-Day Pass
- Watch Eiffel Tower light show on Champ de Mars
Landmarks/POIs Seine River Disneyland Paris - Day 29
Paris to London
Your 29-day European interrailing adventure ends as you arrive back at London St Pancras station, concluding your journey across the continent.
